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Comments: My father served aboard USS Pine Island as a pipe fitter during the years 1953 & 1954. William (Bill) Aaron Weems anybody remember him? He had a buddy named Brazzel?Looking for info...

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LOOKING FOR INFOR ON PI REUNIONS

DALE GRAGES SR. wrote on January 21, 2014

City and State: NORTH LAS VEGAS

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Service or Relationship: OTHER

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BOVEL JAMES HOLCOMB, ADEC CPO

ARDAH HOLCOMB wrote on April 20, 2013

City and State: FOUNTAIN MI

Unit: MY DAD'S UNIT WAS V-2 1950-51

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I have written a mesage here before but I have a new email address which I finally submitted today. If you think your loved one was on the ship, 1950-51, I have my dad's cruise book and can look them up. Please include, if known, their job on ship. By the way does anyone remember my dad? Would love to hear from you if you did

Comments: I served aboard the USS Pine Island 1958-1960. Two far east cruises. A great ship and good memories of the sailors I worked and went on liberty with. From Montana and would like to chat with any who served with me or remember me. Would appreciate any info about the up coming reunion as my wife and I would love to attend! You may call me

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LOOKING FOR 2ND DIVISON SHIPMATES

CURTIS THOMPSON wrote on August 11, 2012

City and State: GREENWELL SPRINGS LA

Unit: 2ND DIVISON

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: served on the pine island av12 from 1958 to 1961.still living down here in cajun country.

Comments: My daddy Kennette Smith could have been called Smitty. He was from Mebane NC. Served in the US Navy aboard the Pine Island but I am not sure of the exact years. I have several Pineapple Newspapers from his service days. I have a paper that lists my daddy and others under a heading of May 22 1952. Others include R.R. Cole, R.G. Karlstrom, H. Franson, H. Fitzgerald, M. Jaudon. Do any of you remember him? Beside his name is ADE3. One of the old newspapers he left behind notes that the ships Captain is William R. Stevens. My daddy was F.K. Smith Jr. He died in 2001. I miss him terribly. I would be truly grateful for any pictures, stories, recollections of him.Thank you very much. Karen Smith Brann, Leasburg NC.

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REMEMBER MY DAD?

BART BACCUS wrote on June 13, 2011

City and State: INGRAM TX

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Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am sending this message to say to all who served on the Pine Island, from 1950 to 1955, that my father Tommy H. Baccus,who served as a teletypeman on board the Pine Island, passed away January 29th 2011. I would like to hear from any one who served with him and learn more about the frozen chosin. Please contact me via e-mail @ bartbaccus@yahoo.com. Thank you and Anchors Aweigh.

Keywords: Remember,shipmates,frozen chosin

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ON BOAR IN PESCADORES JULY 1951

LAWRENCE NEUMANN wrote on May 27, 2011

City and State: TRUMBULL CT

Unit: VP-731

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I helped the ship elctrical officer determine why ships SG Radar went off line when they were hoisting AC. Simple, problem the ships generators were slowing down under load changing line frequency and the voltage regulators for Radar were frequency sensitive. Problem identified. This was not correctable on site. I only spent 30 days on board before returning to Sangley Point PI

Comments: My two older brothers both served on the USS Pine Island together. This was probably during the Korean War. The oldest, Gerald H. Pool, has passed away. The other, Harold L. Poole, lives near Monroe, LA. Yes, their last names are spelled differently; don't ask, it's a long story. I dont know the dates and have not asked my brother if he recalls yet and I will.

Does anyone remember either of them?

Lawrence D. PoolGySgt USMC (Retired)

Keywords: USS Pine Island (AV-12)

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PINE ISLAND 1952-1955

KELLY NAYLOR wrote on July 3, 2010

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Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

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Keywords: My dad was on the Pine Island from 1952-1955. His name was Kenneth Holmes. He died many years ago when I was very young. I am looking for anyone that may have known him that might have some photos or stories to share.

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CREW BM

ORVILLE FISK wrote on May 26, 2010

City and State: QUILCENE WA

Unit: 1ST DIV.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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Keywords: I was the captain Gig coxson . Took the the captain ashore when he wanted to. 1950 to 1953

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CREW BM

ORVILLE FISK wrote on May 26, 2010

City and State: QUILCENE WA

Unit: 1ST DIV.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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Keywords: I was the captain Gig coxson . Took the the captain ashore when he wanted to.

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MODEL

LARRY BRUNNER SR. wrote on March 9, 2010

Email Update Needed

City and State: MCCONNELSVILLE OH

Unit: SUBMARINE FORCE OPTICALMAN

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Gentlemen, I came into possesion of a photograph years ago of a gentleman who was adding the finishing details to what looks like a builders model, of the Pine Island. The model appears to be a 1/4" to the foot model and the photo is 8 1/2 X 11". I would believe that the photo was displayed in an Naval facility at one time. My brother served in the Navy as a pilot from WWII through Vietnam and at one time was attached to the Greenwich Bay as well as other VP Squadrons. I will donate the photo. Please supply appropriate contact info and I will forward, provided all persons in your organization have access to the photo. Thanks,Larry Brunner OM1

Comments: My dad, Bill Kuhn, was aboard the USS Pine Island from 1950-1954; I would love to hear from anyone who knew him then. We will be celebrating his 80th birthday in January and I think it would be a great treat to surprise him with birthday wishes from anyone who was aboard the USS Pine Island with him.

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PINE ISLAND CHAPLAIN 1946-47

MIMI LITTLE wrote on November 18, 2009

City and State: FAIRFAX CA

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Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Putting together a photo book for my dad, Lt. Cmd. Sherman Little, who flew transport from the USS Pine Island. There are many wonderful photos of my dad and the Ship's Chaplain bringing supplies to the Chinese Orphanages. I would love to include the Chaplain's name. My 88 year old father can only remember "Tilly". Can anyone help me?Many thanks,Mimi Little

Keywords: USS Pine Island 1946-47

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USS PINE ISLAND AV-12 1951-1953

HERSHEL HAIR SR. wrote on October 29, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: WICHITA FALLS TX

Unit: IN FOX DIV,,,TARPEOMAN

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I WAS ON THE PINE ISLAND 1951-53.LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE...THANKS

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USS PINE ISLAND AV-12 1951-1953

HERSHEL HAIR SR. wrote on October 29, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: WICHITA FALLS TX

Unit: IN FOX DIV,,,TARPEOMAN

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I WAS ON THE PINE ISLAND 1951-53.LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE...THANKS

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USS PINE ISLAND AV-12 1951-1953

HERSHEL HAIR SR. wrote on October 29, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: WICHITA FALLS TX

Unit: IN FOX DIV,,,TARPEOMAN

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I WAS ON THE PINE ISLAND 1951-53.LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE...THANKS

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USS PINE ISLAND AV-12

HERSHEL HAIR SR. wrote on October 28, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: WICHITA FALLS TX

Unit: RETIRED

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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Keywords: I SERVED ON THE PINE ISLAND 1951-1953.FOX DIV.TARPEDOMAN.LIKE T

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USS PINE ISLAND AV 12

PHIL SYMONS wrote on July 31, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: ASHWOOD OR

Unit: USS PINE ISLAND AV 12

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: i served aboard the ship from dec 1962 t0 sept 1966 i was wondering if anyone had the dates we were in vietnam. also waould like the name of the tanker we had the collision with in 1966.we went to dry dock in long beach, i remember being there in august 11th as i celebrated my birthday on the pike.i wa dischared on ship in home port in san diego. thank you Phil Symons

Keywords: my nickname was sy

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PINE ISLAND - CAM RANH BAY 1965-67

MARVIN (ANDY) ANDERSON wrote on July 24, 2009

City and State: DAYTON OH

Unit: PINE ISLAND MM E DIV 1965-1967

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION OR PICTURES TO PROVE I WAS "FEET ON GROUND" AT CAM RANH BAY. I AM TRYING TO GET MEDICAL CARE AND MEDICINE FOR DIABETICS. WHILE WE WERE ANCHORED THERE, WE CO-SPONSERED A 2 DAY BEACH PARTY WITH THE ARMY. THERE WAS ALSO DIFFERENT BANDS THAT PLAYED. ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.

THANKS!ANDY

Keywords: "ANDY"

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ANYONE KNOW STOREKEEPER BARNHILL

NATHAN BARNHILL wrote on June 10, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State:

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Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my father Edgar Barnhill. He was on the Pine Island but I am unsure of the dates. If you know him he is still alive and I would like to talk with you. Thanks

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USS PINE ISLAND

ROBERT VOSS wrote on May 2, 2009

City and State: DESLOGE MO

Unit: M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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Keywords: served on Pine Island April 1951-October 1953

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SERVED ABOARD AV-12 JULY 1960 TO JULY 1961

LARRY KOHLER wrote on January 24, 2009

City and State:

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Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Went aboard the Pine Island at Olongapo City Philippines in July 1960 and served almost a year to the day before being transfered off and sent to Cubi Point Navel Air station Philippines for shore duty.Our home port over-seas was White Beach Okinawa.This was my fist ship fresh out of boot camp and I was in the deck force for around two months before going into supply division as a apprentice Baker where I worked with an old salt baker named " Diamond " I remember a cook who most people my remember named "Peabody" who ran a big slush fund loaning out money (think it was five --for--seven )and he was kind of tall and slender if you remember him.Was on board when the hellicopter crashed while picking up one of our crew member's out of supply division to transport him to the big hospital in San Diego Cal.

If you would like to talk about old times drop me a line. Larry Kohler E-2 at that time---

Keywords: Aprentice Baker--supply division

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

JAMES (ARKIE) ADAMS wrote on January 14, 2009

City and State: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL

Unit: E DIV.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for e div.shipmates.I was aboard 1957 to 1961I was nick named Arkie. I would like to hear fromanyone aboard at that time.

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PINE ISLAND AV-12 ASSOCIATION

TONY PEZZELLO wrote on October 30, 2008

Email Update Needed

City and State: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

Unit: V-1

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: THE PINE ISLAND ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN HAVING REUNIONS FOR AS I WAS TOLD THE LAST TEN YEARS.THE NEXT REUNION 10/09 IN FLORIDA.

Comments: My Dad, B.J. Holcomb was aboard the USS Pine Island 1950-51. I have his yearbook. If anyone would like pictures of their family member from the book, I would be more than happy to share that. My dad was a chief and airplane mechanic. He died many years ago.

Comments: JUST HEARD FROM A OLD SHIPMATE FROM KANSAS HIS NAME WAS CLAUDE RICH WE HAD A GOOD TIME TALKING ABOUT OLD TIMES. IF YOU REMEMBER ME OR THINK YOU DO, SEND ME AN EMAIL AND WE WILL CHAT FOR A WHILE.,

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USS PINE ISLAND 60 TO 64

MICHAEL MEEK wrote on June 20, 2008

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Unit: M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I served as a Machinist mate (Snipe) E-5 in M division, in the aft engine room, from 1960 to 1964. Any one on board at that time care to talk about old times, and the things we went through.Like.

Trip down to the Galapagos islands, about 1963.

Collision with a tanker during refueling off Okinawa, into dry dock for weeks in Japan 1961-2?.

M Div Ship mate went over board at about midnight in bad weather, and was never found. 1962.

USS Pine Island collides with something large and submerged, but unknown. At night, in vary deep water. Found no flotsam or jetsam, in 6 hr search. "Strange incident", no damage to PI upon return to S.D. 1962-3?. Returning from West Pack cruise.

Helicopter crashed on deck, killing several, and fire, off San Diego 1962.

I have 1963 cruse book.

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

JACK OBRAY wrote on April 22, 2008

City and State: MACKAY ID

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Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I,m trying to find anyone that remembers me that served on the Pine Island from early 1952 to late 1955. My wife said that there was an E-mail from the Pine Island yesterday,but did not read it. When I checked my E-mail today there was no message. If anyone knows of this message please, would you forward it to me?

Thank Jack O.

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GM/FT AV12 1960/1962

THOMAS JENNINGS wrote on March 12, 2008

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Unit: GM/FT

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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Keywords: Any old friends watching this?

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USS PINE ISLAND ANTARCTIC 1946 CREW TO BE RECOVERED FROM 61 YEAR OLD TEMP GRAVE

LOU SAPIENZA wrote on February 18, 2008

City and State: SEATTLE WA

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Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: George 1 US Navy Air Crew off USS Pine Island Dec 30 1946 to be recovery from 61 Year Temporary Antarctic Grave.

For more information please visit: www.george1recovery.org OR contact lou@george1recovery.org

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hc110-301

Mission: Utilizing proven technology the George One/Operation Highjump Recovery Team will safely recover and return to US soil, to their families and to their nation, three US Naval flight crew members killed when their converted Mariner Patrol Bomber (PBM-5) seaplane code named "George-One" off the USS P9ine Island December 30th 1946 - crashed on Antarcticas Thurston Island during the US Navy, Admiral Richard Byrd led, 1946-47 Operation Highjump.

History On December 30th 1946, during Operation Highjump, in complete whiteout conditions and on instrument flight rules (IFR,) the PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane designated George One bumped the Thurston Islands Noville Glacier and exploded while attempting to climb and turn back out to sea. Victimized by the Antarctics notoriously foul-weathered Phantom Coast, the non-surviving crew and the photoreconnaissance Mariner Patrol Bomber remain buried in up to 150 feet below the accumulating snows of Thurston Island. (Latitude 98.8W Longitude 71.8S.) Sixty years ago, in what was meant to be a temporary grave, Ensign Maxwell A. Lopez, Newport, RI; Frederick Warren Williams, Aviation Machinists Mate First Class, Huntington, TN and Wendell K. Hendersin, Aviation Radioman First Class, Sparta, WI were buried beneath a specific and well-marked area under the starboard leading-edge of the large PBM-5 wing. Six fellow crewmen survived the crash and were rescued 13 days later. Adverse weather conditions during the end of Operation Highjump precluded the recovery of the fallen crewmen. For 60 years the surviving families, surviving George One crewmembers and crewmembers of the rescue teams have long petitioned the U.S. Navy to recover the men for proper interment in the United States.

Comments: I am looking for ship mates that would like to share memories of our time on board the USS Pine Island. I boarded the ship in '60 and was discharged in 5-'63I worked in the IC room as a switchboard electrician (in charge of phone shop)E4 E division. Looking forward to hearing from someone.

Keywords: Nickname was "SHORTY"

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CREW MEMBERS 1960-62

EDWIN JACOBS JR. wrote on October 9, 2007

City and State: LITTLETON CO

Unit: NAVIGATION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

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SERVED USS PINE ISLAND 1960 TO 1962

DENNIS MCLAUGHLIN wrote on September 26, 2007

City and State: CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: My time aboard this ship are some of the best memories in my life. Dennis

Keywords: I am interested in comunicating with persons of interest who knew of me or served with on USS Pine Island between 1960 to 1962.

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ON THE PINE ISLAND FROM 56 TO 58

CHARLIE SANDELIN wrote on September 8, 2007

City and State: NEWARK CA

Unit: 2ND DIV.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: ON FROM 56 TO 58 IN THE 2ND DIV. SUNK 3 PANES, BUT THEY WERE OURS. O WELL, NO ONE IS PERFICT. DUZ ANYONE REMBER THE SINKING OF THE PLANES? ONE BY M1 FIRE AND THE 2ND ONE BY 20MM AND THE 3RD BY 40MM. RING A BELL?

Keywords: USS PINE ISLAND AV12

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

ROBERT WARMAN wrote on August 3, 2007

Email Update Needed

City and State: FRANKFORT KY

Unit: V-4 DIVISION USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: My father served on board the USS Pine Island AV-12 between 1951 and 1955. I would like to talk to or e-mail anyone that remembers him. I am building a presentation model of the Pine Island for him. His cruise/yearbooks have not survived the years. Anyone with pictures of him with shipmates or of life on board I would appreciate recieving copies via e-mail or post. Letters to him, I will forward. I wish to give him the letters, and/or pictures when I present him with the model at Christmas this year(2007). My father was Radioman William H. Warman From Stearns, Kentucky. Thank you for all your hard work and sacrifices. Sincerly, Robert P. Warman

Keywords: Bill Warman, "Hoit", Radioman, USS Pine Island AV-12

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W.W.II VETERAN KEN LEMMEY ORIGINAL PINE ISLAND CREWMAN

HARRY LEMMEY SR. wrote on July 22, 2007

City and State: CLEVELAND OH

Unit: U.S. ARMY

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: MY FATHER WAS AN ELECTRICIANS MATE E-4 ORIGINAL CREWTODAY HE IS ABOUT 88 YEARS OLD AND ALMOST BLIND.I WILL GLADLY READ HIM ANY MESSAGES SENT TO MY E MAIL. HARRYLEMMEY@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Keywords: SHAKE DOWN CRUISE OUT OF SAN DIAGO EARLY 1945. SAILEDSOUTH PACIFIC.OKONOWA AND SASABO JAPAN SUMMER AND FALL1945.BIG TYPHON.LAID OUT AIRFIELDS ON SEA FOR PBY LANDING STRIPS. PICTURE IN JANES OF STARBOARD POOP,SHOWS PLANES,HANGER AND CRANE.

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BRAVO HYDROGEN BOMB TEST

JANICE CANTERBERRY wrote on February 19, 2007

Email Update Needed

City and State: COUNCIL ID

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Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Father-In-Law was in the Navy from 5/16/52 through 10/18/55. His 2 ship assignments were the USS Pine Island AV-12 and the USS Oriskany CVA-34. What we need to know is what ship was he on and the location of that ship on March 1, 1954. He has always said that he "was there" at the Bikini Atoll Test. He has bladder cancer now and it would be very helpful if we had proof of this assignment.

Keywords: T. D. Spencer

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USS PINE ISLAND

NAOMI JOHNSON wrote on February 13, 2007

City and State: REDDING CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for anybody that would remember my dad Melvin D Johnson.He was also known as Johnny,John.He sevred between 1950-1954 and was stationed mainly in Japan

Keywords: Johnny

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LOOKING FOR CHIEF RADIOMAN

AMY SHAW wrote on September 10, 2006

City and State: HARTFORD ME

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: My father, Seldon Brown, is looking for a James M. Bookwalter. He was the Chief Radioman and served on the USS Pine Island between 1965-67. I believe he retired from the Navy around 1980. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how to locate him? My father thought alot of him, and would like to contact him. Thank you in advance for any help. ~Amy Shaw

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have pictures of my Step-Dad. His name is Harry "Bud" Melon and he served as a guners mate on the Pine Island. I am trying to put together a scrapbook for him. Anyone who can help by E-mailing me pics of the Pine Island or of him during that time please help.